New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

All Citizens Together

Mission: To help combat violence and crime in the schools and community. The purpose of this program is to give incentive awards to students with good behavior and to encourage students with behavior problems to get on task. Our goal is to encourage all students who want to learn to…

Berean Presbyterian Church/Covenant Presbyterian Urban Ministries Institute (CPUMI)

Berean/CPUMI is a partnership of Berean Presbyterian Church and the outreach agency Covenant Presbyterian Urban Ministry Institute which has its office in the the Berean Community Center on 2128 Felicity Street. CPUMI is the outreach for Berean Presbyterian Church. It provides a food bank two times a month, helps the…

Caribbean Carnival/Friends Of Culture

Mission: To promote pride, awareness and education on the Caribbean and its culture among the Caribbean and non-Caribbean population of New Orleans and the region; to facilitate strong links among the Caribbean community and surrounding communities; to enhance the presence and influence of the Caribbean community. Activities: Friends Of Culture…

Center for Ethical Living and Rebirth Volunteer Program

The Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal exists to contribute to the holistic rebirth of Greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region through programs and services that promote social, racial and economic justice. The Center strives to empower, inform and help build a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive…

Common Ground Relief

Common Ground Relief’s mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common Ground Relief is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. We house…

Consciously Rebuilding, Inc. (CR) and H.M Social Services, Inc. (HMSS)

H.M. Social Services, Inc. (HMSS) is a permanent 501©(3) non-profit community-based organization whose mission is to assist families in developing a more positive and stronger family composition through various programs. HMSS and Consciously Rebuilding, Inc. have collaborated to provide services that address environmental, social, economical and infrastructural elements of building…

Dillard University CDC

The Dillard CDC provide services primarily to residents of Gentilly in the areas of housing assistance, educational workshops, lawn service and case management. Recent Success: With the cooperation of city and state officials and the city’s Department of Public Works, the members of Gentilly Sugar Hill Neighborhood Association initiated and…

First Pilgrims Baptist Church JEDC

Our organizations provides community service to the St Roch and surrounding neighborhoods. Since February 2006, we have coordinated over thirteen or more Housing Expos & Housing Fairs that included FEMA, Road Home, SBA, Corps of Engineers, Banks, Mortgage Companies, Credit Counseling Agencies, Contractors, Home Inspectors, United Way, Rebuild Agencies, Habitat…

Fox Leadership in New Orleans (FLINOLA)

The Fox Program at the University of Pennsylvania developed the FLINOLA program. The mission of the Fox Program is to enrich the Penn undergraduate experience in ways that excite and equipe students for present and future leadership roles in whatever realms of excellence and human endeavor may call them. The…

Habitat For Humanity

Mission: “To build houses in partnership with sponsors, volunteers, communities, and homeowner families, whereby families are empowered to transform their own lives. To eliminate poverty housing in the New Orleans area while serving as a catalyst to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. “ Projects: Musicians Village,…

Hands On New Orleans

The mission of HandsOn New Orleans is to inspire, motivate and equip people to meet critical community needs by encouraging active citizenship through meaningful service. Hands On New Orleans takes a holistic approach by addressing a wide range of local issues through partnerships with non profits, businesses and public entities…

Hike for Katreena

Purpose: Planting trees in New Orleans. All residents benefit. Goal: To help replace the canopy of New Orleans by planting 2175 trees, Hike for KaTREEna needs support from individual and corporate sponsors. How to Get Involved: visit www.hikeforkatreena.com to donate or adopt a tree.

Levees.org

Levees.Org is your source for information about levees and flood protection nationwide. The non partisan grassroots group’s mission is education that metro New Orleans was destroyed not by a natural disaster, but by the worst engineering failure in the world since Chernobyl.

LSU Katrina Recovery Survey

Purpose: The survey is being done to understand how the Greater New Orleans community is recovering from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The survey will help community leaders and organizations help community members more effectively. The survey is also being done for scholarly, University research. Benefit: We can do a…

Magnolia Project

The Magnolia Project at University of California, Berkeley is Cal’s response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Magnolia Project consists of three distinct initiatives: a 3-week summer service trip (late-May to mid-June); an 8-week summer internship program; and a developing semester-long exchange program with the University of New Orleans.

Metro Bicycle Coalition

Founded in 2003, Metro Bicycle Coalition (MBC) is dedicated to improving commuting and recreational cycling conditions in and around New Orleans. MBC works to increase transportation choice, mobility, and infrastructure by establishing a safe network of bicycle lanes, paths and facilities, educating cyclists and drivers on safety and the rules…

Moishe House Nola

MOISHE NOLA – A Broadmoor house supporting the young professional Jewish community with a mission to spark meaningful relationships, creative expression and social action for the purpose of enhancing the city of New Orleans. Moishe House is located in the heart of the city, Broadmoor. This is a deliberate decision…

National Society of Black Engineers

National Society of Black Engineers is the largest student run organization in the United States. NSBE’s mission is to increase the number of Culturally Responsible Black Engineers who Excel Academically, Succeed Professionally and Positively Impact the Community!

Neighborhoods Partnership Network

The Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN) is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization consisting of a citywide network of neighborhoods that was established after the Hurricane Katrina disaster to facilitate neighborhood collaboration, increase access to government and information, and strengthen the voices of individuals and communities across New Orleans. NPN’s mission is to…

New Orleans Initiative - Bard College

The New Orleans Initiative is a student-initiated response to the storms of 2005 and the long aftermath faced by the city of New Orleans. The Initiative seeks to explore and develop the many capacities of the liberal arts institution for collaborative engagement with the neighborhood revitalization process in New Orleans.…

Operation REACH, Inc.

Since 1999, Operation REACH, Inc. has supported children, youth and families in succeeding in school and life by providing learning opportunities that unleash the magic of learning, leadership and increased social consciousness. Operation REACH is a national non-profit community education resource that assists individuals and communities in reaching new heights…

PNOLA

PNOLA began in 2005 to help in the recovery of New Orleans. We have focused on gutting homes, rebuilding homes, planning and development through UNOP and community organizing. We are currently conducting a $400,000 national capital campaign in order to continue to rebuild homes and rebuild the neighborhoods in the…

Rebuilding Together New Orleans

About: Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) utilizes volunteer labor and corporate donations to rebuild the homes of low-income, elderly and disabled residents at no cost to them. In order to qualify for our program, residents must be either 62 or older AND low-income, or disabled and low-income (any age), or…

Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation

(a subsidary of Volunteers of America Inc. and Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans) Founded in 1896, Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs, and opportunities for individual and community involvement. Nationally, Volunteers of America provides housing for more than 11,000 families…

S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates, Inc.

Through our strong faith and trust in GOD, we will create a healthy atmosphere that sparks neighborhood improvement projects involving affordable housing for low and moderate income families and promote economic development that includes, jobs, health, fitness, recreation, and all purpose training facilities for use by disadvantaged or under privileged…

Sierra Club

Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans

SENO’s mission is to build a powerful community and ecosystem of support for social entrepreneurs so that social entrepreneurship will thrive and all citizens can act as agents of change. Just as Silicon Valley has become known as the center for technological innovation, New Orleans will become the hub of…

Student Advocacy for Equitable Recovery

SAFER provides case management services and rebuilding assistance to families who are unable to afford to rebuild their homes. Additionally, SAFER hosts college student volunteers year round and advocates for the people and communities of New Orleans by bringing awareness to out of towners unfamiliar with the state of our…

Trinity Christian Community

Our services include: Housing rehab, construction, after school programs, youth programs, senior services, AmeriCorps.

Tulane University

Tulane’s purpose is to create, communicate, and conserve knowledge in order to enrich the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to think, to learn, and to act and lead with integrity and wisdom. Tulane pursues this mission by cultivating an environment that focuses on learning and the generation of new…

UNITY of Greater New Orleans

A Collaborative of 60 Agencies Working to End Homelessness Bringing New Orleans Home

Xavier University of Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is the promotion of a more just and humane society. To this end, Xavier prepares its students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. This preparation takes place in a pluralistic teaching and…

Young Leadership Council

The Young Leadership Council is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization created to develop leadership through community projects. Our volunteers run 17+ community projects that aim to improve the quality of life in New Orleans. Some of our most visible projects include: YLC Wednesday at the Square; One Book, One New…